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Bellenden Ker QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bellenden Ker, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bellenden Ker QLD is 229 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bellenden Ker is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Bellenden Ker is $225 per week ($975 per month). Bellenden Ker has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Bellenden Ker has a population density of 7.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bellenden Ker is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellenden Ker is $1,387.

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Bellenden Ker Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bellenden Ker Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$715/wk

$37,180 per year

#5198 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,387/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bellenden Ker Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (129) Female 42.9% (97)

Population Density

7.2

people per km²

229 people · 31.7 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,696

Family income/wk

Bellenden Ker Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bellenden Ker Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.9% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.1% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bellenden Ker Country of Birth

Australia

96.3%

England

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bellenden Ker Religion

No Religion

35.7%

Catholic

30.5%

Anglican

12.2%

Not stated

10.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.6%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.9%

Buddhism

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bellenden Ker Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bellenden Ker Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bellenden Ker Employment

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Employed full-time

48.7% 75 people

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Employed part-time

21.4% 33 people

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Not in labour force

29.9% 46 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bellenden Ker Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.6%

Bachelor Degree

17.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.1%

Postgraduate Degree

3.0%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bellenden Ker Occupation

Professionals

20.0%

Managers

17.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.3%

Sales Workers

12.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.5%

Labourers

11.3%

Clerical & Administrative

5.0%

Community & Personal Service

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bellenden Ker Field of Study

Engineering

30.3%

Architecture & Building

14.5%

Management & Commerce

13.2%

Society & Culture

10.5%

Education

10.5%

Health

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.9%

Information Technology

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bellenden Ker Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bellenden Ker Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

$4,000+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bellenden Ker Marital Status

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Married

58.2% 107

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Divorced

4.3% 8

🕊️

Widowed

1.6% 3

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Never married

35.9% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bellenden Ker Ancestry

Australian

31.3%

English

19.4%

Italian

12.8%

Other

12.8%

Scottish

7.5%

Irish

6.6%

German

3.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

Polish

1.6%

Maltese

1.3%

Dutch

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bellenden Ker School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

31.4%

Primary — Government

28.6%

Vocational Education

22.9%

Pre-school

8.6%

Secondary — Catholic

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bellenden Ker Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.7% 7

✅

No need for assistance

98.3% 412

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bellenden Ker Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.1% 30

—

Not a volunteer

82.9% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bellenden Ker Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bellenden Ker How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.3%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Truck

4.2%

Car (passenger)

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bellenden Ker Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.0%

2 vehicles

48.8%

3 vehicles

17.5%

4+ vehicles

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bellenden Ker Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.4%

3 bedrooms

54.8%

4 bedrooms

24.7%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bellenden Ker Population Mobility

6.3%

moved in the last year

28.5%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bellenden Ker Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

390

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bellenden Ker Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Stroke

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bellenden Ker Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.2%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bellenden Ker Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.7%

Couple — children under 15

34.0%

Couple — no children under 15

20.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bellenden Ker Military Service

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Previously served

1.7% 3

👤

Never served

98.3% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bellenden Ker Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 22

—

Did not provide

87.2% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bellenden Ker Children Ever Born

No children

20.6%

2 children

52.9%

3 children

26.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bellenden Ker When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bellenden Ker Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.8%

5–14 hours

36.9%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

8.5%

Did not do domestic work

23.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bellenden Ker Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

46.1%

3 persons

5.3%

4 persons

14.5%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bellenden Ker Where Residents Moved From

Same address

193

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bellenden Ker Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.2%

Blended family — no other children

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bellenden Ker Schools

schools nearby

government

909

avg ICSEA score

total students

Bellenden Ker State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 6 students

909

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bellenden Ker Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,517/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bellenden Ker

Your weekly income

≈ $6,574/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $1,292/wk

Rent share 14.8%

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Bellenden Ker vs State & National Average

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Pop: 115 Income: $612/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 115 Income: $774/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 115 Income: $858/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellenden Ker

What is the population of Bellenden Ker QLD?

The population of Bellenden Ker QLD is 229 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.2 people per km².Bellenden Ker is ranked #6,617 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bellenden Ker?

The median personal income in Bellenden Ker QLD is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year.The median household income is $1,517 per week.Family income is $1,696 per week.Bellenden Ker is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bellenden Ker?

Median rent in Bellenden Ker QLD is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bellenden Ker ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bellenden Ker?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellenden Ker QLD is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bellenden Ker?

The median age in Bellenden Ker QLD is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bellenden Ker a good suburb to live in?

Bellenden Ker is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 229.The median income is $715/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30216. All dollar figures in AUD.